This stunning and exquisite pair of the Senufo Royal Tribal Masks stand 6ft tall each. Delicately and intricately handcrafted in Ghana from mahogany wood, with rich metal embellishments. The metal etchings are skillfully done with great attention to detail. The Senufo people are found in southern Mali, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast and north-western Ghana. They are a people of very strong spiritual beliefs and practice divination as a cultural way of life. Their communities are led by tribal chiefs, and these masks are representative of their royalty. The male mask is depicted by the Lion, being the head of the tribe, and the female by the Elephant, being the mother of the tribe. This exclusive pair are show-stoppers in any room, and give a very strong ethnic presence in an aesthetically pleasing way wherever they stand. This is the only pair available as the artisan who crafted them does not repeat his very best large pieces!
Dimensions: 185cm x 26cm
